Culture Blessing of the Yamabushi Featured After a traumatic injury at school, 12-year old Satoshi falls into emotionally difficult times. In an effort to figure out how she..
Activities Children's Day Destinations in Adachi Ward Kim Bergström Children's Day is celebrated in Japan annually on May 5th, and the Adachi Ward local government office has recommended three..
Activities Purple Places in Japan Kim Bergström Often associated with wisdom, spirituality, and bravery, the color purple can be found in both the natural world and in man-made..
Activities 5 Hydrangea Destinations Across Tohoku Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are a highlight of rainy season, and the Tohoku region is home to some fantastic destinations to appreciate their ethereal..
Activities Himenosawa Park Flower Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May From late April to mid-May the azalea garden at Shizuoka's Himenosawa Park is in full bloom, and around 60,000 azaleas color..
Accommodation Marufukuro Hotel Veronica Carnevale After decades of vacancy, Nintendo’s former headquarters reopened on April 1, 2022, as the lavish Marufukuro Hotel.
Activities Ijimino Park Iris Garden Kim Bergström Located in the Shibata area of Niigata Prefecture, Ijimino Park is one of Japan's best parks for fans of irises. The grounds..
Activities 5 Hydrangea Spots in the Chugoku Region Kim Bergström The Chugoku region of Japan is famous for destinations like the Tottori Sand Dunes, Shimane's Izumo Taisha Shrine, and Tsunoshima..